Republic of Korea Holidays 2021
Complete list of holidays and observances in Republic of Korea for the year 2021.
January
Fri 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
February
Fri 12
Seollal
Public holiday
Fri 12
Seollal Holiday
Public holiday
Sat 13
Seollal Holiday
Public holiday
March
Mon 1
Independence Movement Day
Public holiday
April
Mon 5
Arbor Day
Observance
May
Sat 1
Labor Day
Public holiday
Wed 5
Children's Day
Public holiday
Sat 8
Parents' Day
Observance
Sat 15
Teacher's Day
Observance
Wed 19
Buddha’s Birthday
Public holiday
June
Sun 6
Memorial Day
Public holiday
July
Sat 17
Constitution Day
Observance
August
Sun 15
Liberation Day
Public holiday
Mon 16
Day off for Liberation Day
Public holiday
September
Mon 20
Chuseok Holiday
Public holiday
Tue 21
Chuseok
Public holiday
Wed 22
Chuseok Holiday
Public holiday
October
Fri 1
Armed Forces Day
Observance
Sun 3
National Foundation Day
Public holiday
Mon 4
Day off for National Foundation Day
Public holiday
Sat 9
Hangeul Proclamation Day
Public holiday
Mon 11
Day off for Hangeul Proclamation Day
Public holiday
December
Fri 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Sat 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Fri 31
New Year's Eve
Observance